Basseterre, St. Kitts, Friday, May 08, 2026: The World Food Programme (WFP) Technical Mission moved closer to its conclusion with the hosting of a halfway technical workshop involving representatives from the Ministries of Education, Health, Agriculture, and Finance, along with other key stakeholders, on Friday, May 08.
The workshop served as an opportunity for participants to reflect on findings gathered throughout the mission and engage in discussions focused on strengthening school meals and nutrition initiatives in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Key areas explored included the policy environment and institutional responsibilities related to school feeding programmes, nutrition and menu standards, and gaps within existing national guidelines. Participants also examined supply chains, procurement systems, and opportunities to strengthen connections with local farmers and food producers.
Discussions further addressed programme management, staffing, operational efficiency, costing models, and financial sustainability, while also considering ways to better connect school feeding efforts with broader social protection systems.
The workshop marked one of the final activities of the WFP technical mission, which included visits to schools, farms, wholesalers, supermarkets, and central kitchen facilities, as well as consultations with government officials and other stakeholders. The mission will ultimately produce a comprehensive report intended to guide future improvements to school meals and nutrition programmes in the Federation.
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